In Romans, Paul tells us that sin means moving away from God and doing things that aren't part of his plan for your life. Before Jesus, this was a big problem. Now, because Jesus came to earth to defeat sin, we get a reprieve. Time to kick sin's butt to the curb! Sigh. If only it were that easy.
Questions About Sin
- Does Paul define sin in his letter to the Romans? How?
- Does Paul say that Jesus died for our sins or that his death conquered sin? Is there a difference?
- According to Paul, are sins different depending on your background? That is, are sins different for Gentile Christians vs. Jewish Christians?